Salt & Stone: The Secret Origin of the Wall & its Construction | ASOIAF Theory @CompanyOfTheCat

Company of the Cat ❄️ **Theory: The Wall, Its Construction, and the Importance of Salt in ASOIAF** ❄️
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📖 Chapters 📖
00:00 - Intro
00:44 - Salt in Real Life
03:02 - Salt in ASOIAF: Religion & Blood
05:29 - Salt in ASOIAF: Hospitality
07:37 - Salt in ASOIAF: Status
09:20 - Salt, Fire & Ice
14:52 - Salt, Life & Death
17:17 - The Wall is Made of Saltwater
22:20 - The Horn of Winter Raises the Wall
30:55 - The Sunless Sea Under the Wall
42:23 - The Others Helped with the Wall
47:51 - The Weirwoods' and Giants’ Role in the Wall
52:54 - Salt and Wights
54:39 - Outro

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📚 **Sources** 📚
ASoIaF book series, House of the Dragon HBO TV series, The World of Ice and Fire, Fire & Blood, Prose Edda, Poetic Edda.

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Clips from HBO's GOT: Histories and Lore
Maps: The Lands Of Ice And Fire

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#asoiaf #asongoficeandfire #hotd #houseofthedragon #thrones #fantasy

🔍 **Keywords:** asoiaf theory, house stark, the wall, ASOIAF, A Song of Ice and Fire, asoiaf theories, the Wall, hammer of the waters, horn of winter, horn of joramun, bran the builder, children of the forest, others, wight walkers, long night, black gate, bran stark, nightfort

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Salt & Stone: The Secret Origin of the Wall & its Construction | ASOIAF Theory

Company of the Cat 2023-12-29 | ❄️ **Theory: The Wall, Its Construction, and the Importance of Salt in ASOIAF** ❄️
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📖 Chapters 📖
00:00 - Intro
00:44 - Salt in Real Life
03:02 - Salt in ASOIAF: Religion & Blood
05:29 - Salt in ASOIAF: Hospitality
07:37 - Salt in ASOIAF: Status
09:20 - Salt, Fire & Ice
14:52 - Salt, Life & Death
17:17 - The Wall is Made of Saltwater
22:20 - The Horn of Winter Raises the Wall
30:55 - The Sunless Sea Under the Wall
42:23 - The Others Helped with the Wall
47:51 - The Weirwoods' and Giants’ Role in the Wall
52:54 - Salt and Wights
54:39 - Outro

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📚 **Sources** 📚
ASoIaF book series, House of the Dragon HBO TV series, The World of Ice and Fire, Fire & Blood, Prose Edda, Poetic Edda.

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Clips from HBO's GOT: Histories and Lore
Maps: The Lands Of Ice And Fire

🖼️ **Thumbnail Art:** Artist Unknown (If you have information, please help!)

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#asoiaf #asongoficeandfire #hotd #houseofthedragon #thrones #fantasy

🔍 **Keywords:** asoiaf theory, house stark, the wall, ASOIAF, A Song of Ice and Fire, asoiaf theories, the Wall, hammer of the waters, horn of winter, horn of joramun, bran the builder, children of the forest, others, wight walkers, long night, black gate, bran stark, nightfort

Did Bran Bring Coldhands Back? | ASoIaF Theory

Company of the Cat 2026-03-09 | 🐦‍⬛🦌No, Coldhands is not Dunk for the love of God!
That said, what's the deal, though?

~~ Chapters ~~
00:00 - Who is Coldhands?
05:19 - Does his Identity really matter?
10:30 - Coldhands: Beric of the North
26:45 - Did Bran resurrect Coldhands?
48:47 - Set up for Jon’s resurrection?
53:00 - Outro
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📚Sources:
ASoIaF book series, The World of Ice and Fire, The Hedge Knight Novels, Fire & Blood.
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• Clips from HBO's GoT: Histories & Lore
• Coldhands by Didier Graffet
• Coldhands by Omer Sharon
• Coldhands by Justin Sweet
• Bran Stark by @rin_the_cap
• Jon Snow by Ertaç Altınöz

🎵Music:
• Skyline Vibes by Aylex – freetouse.com/music
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#asoiaf #asongoficeandfire #thewindsofwinter

🔍Keywords: Coldhands identity theory, what is Coldhands, Coldhands explained, Bran Stark beyond the wall, Bloodraven theory, greenseer magic, ASOIAF magic explained, Children of the Forest magic, The Others explained, Winds of Winter theories, Theory, Analysis, ASOIAF, A Song of Ice and Fire, asoiaf theories, Coldhands, Coldhands theory, Bran Stark, Children of the Forest, Three-Eyed Crow, Bloodraven, The Wall, Beyond the Wall, The Others, White Walkers, wights, Old Gods, greenseers, Night's Watch, skinchanging, warg, The Winds of Winter, TWOW, George R R Martin, ASOIAF lore, ASOIAF mystery, Jon Snow, Beric Dondarrion

As Sad as It Is, We Aren’t Owed the Books | About GRRMs Hollywood Reporter Interview

Company of the Cat 2026-02-02 | Well… here we go again. George did an interview with The Hollywood Reporter, fans lost their minds (who would have thought), and somehow it’s 2019 all over again.

*This isn’t a recap of the interview; it’s about the reactions, the fandom, and why none of this is new.*

📚 Sources: On Screen

🕰️ Chapters:
00:00 He Didn’t Say Anything New
02:16 I Get Wanting the Books, But...
09:32 GRRM Isn’t Perfect, But...
14:12 We’re Arguing About Different Stories
22:21 Everything Circles Back to the Bane of My Existence

🎥 Clips:
HBO’s Game of Thrones: Histories & Lore
George R. R. Martin on What Inspired His New Show 'A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms': hollywoodreporter.com/tv/tv-features/george-rr-martin-interview-thrones-winds-dragon-knight-1236473519

🎵 Music:
• Skyline Vibes by Aylex – freetouse.com/music

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🔍 Keywords: ASOIAF, GRRM, WindsOfWinter, GameOfThrones, HouseOfTheDragon, FireAndBlood, AKnightOfTheSevenKingdoms, FantasyFandom, BookTube, FandomDiscourse, BookVsShow, CanonVsAdaptation, GRRMInterview, FantasyLore, Westeros

#asoiaf #grrm #houseofthedragon #aknightofthesevenkingdoms #asongoficeandfire #gameofthrones #got

Euron Greyjoy is not a Fraud | ASoIaF Theory & Analysis

Company of the Cat 2025-12-17 | 🐦‍⬛🦑Director's Cut about Euron, his travels to Asshai and Valyria & the Azor Ahai Prophecy🐦‍⬛🦑

Make sure to watch these if you haven't👇
youtu.be/sGAqDPFjmaI
youtu.be/AMV3iKz5NT4
youtu.be/9h-7qgEmcf8

~~ Chapters ~~
00:00 - Intro
02:11 - Euron & Bloodraven
08:28 - What's the deal with Euron?
19:15 - Euron’s God Complex & the Azor Ahai Prophecy
28:29 - Euron’s Travels
41:20 - The Anti-Christ of ASoIaF
46:57 - Euron, Stannis, Bloodstone & the Horns
51:06 - Outro
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📚Sources:
ASoIaF book series, The World of Ice and Fire, The Hedge Knight Novels, Fire & Blood.

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All Clips and art that aren't mine are credited on the screen
Thumbnails' Art: Euron by gibilynx, We Do Not Sow by Ertaç Altınöz, Valyria by Histories & Lore, Asshai by the Shadow by Anton Ek.

🎵Music:
• Skyline Vibes by Aylex – freetouse.com/music
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#asoiaf #asongoficeandfire #thewindsofwinter

🔍Keywords:
Theory, Analysis, House Greyjoy, ASOIAF, A Song of Ice and Fire, asoiaf theories, Iron Islands, Victarion Greyjoy, Euron Greyjoy, The Winds of Winter, Daenerys Targaryen, Aeron Greyjoy, The Forsaken, prophecy, Azor Ahai, Valyria, Asshai, TWOW, The Winds of Winter.

Is A Song of Ice & Fire Low Fantasy?

Company of the Cat 2025-04-23 | Is A Song of Ice and Fire Low Fantasy?
And honestly... what even is low fantasy?

This video is a bit of a rant and a bit of a genre deep dive.

📚 Sources: On Screen

🕰️ Chapters:
00:00 – Lads, Gals, and Non-Binary Pals, I Am Confused
01:08 – The Low Fantasy Conundrum
05:21 – “Tone” ≠ “Genre”
06:54 – Is ASOIAF Actually Low Fantasy?
10:05 – Does It Really Matter?

🎥 Clips:
HBO’s Game of Thrones: Histories & Lore

🎵 Music:
• Skyline Vibes by Aylex – freetouse.com/music
• Moonlit Mangroves by Filo Starquez – freetouse.com/music
• Passing Time by Filo Starquez – freetouse.com/music

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🔍 Keywords: ASOIAF, LowFantasy, HighFantasy, GameOfThrones, FantasyGenre, GeorgeRRMartin, Dragons, MagicInASOIAF, Westeros, FantasyRant, BookTube, GenreDiscussion, FantasyFandom, GrittyFantasy, FantasyLore

#asoiaf #asongoficeandfire #gameofthrones #got

Stannis Baratheon: The Inevitable Fall of a Tragic Hero | ASoIaF Analysis & Theory

Company of the Cat 2025-04-14 | Yapping about Stannis Baratheon for 136 minutes straight ❤️‍🔥🦌
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📖 Chapters 📖
00:00 Intro
01:52 A Portrait of Duty, Justice & Bitterness: A Mandatory Stannis Summary
05:43 A Childhood in the Shadow
11:23 Stannis in the Prologue of aCoK: Let’s all agree—yes, Stannis in the present is very often a d*ck
21:39 The Advantage of Having No POV: Then why do we even like Stannis?
45:16 The Aristotelian Tragic Hero: Strength as a Path to Ruin
50:52 🎵 He’s as cold as ice, he’s willing to sacrifice his love 🎵
59:23 Game of Thrones & Stannis in the Fandom’s Collective Mind
01:06:41 The Many Relationships of Stannis & How GoT Changed Them
01:30:32 Was Stannis Ever a Good Father?
01:40:51 The Real Issue with Shireen’s Sacrifice in GoT & Why Burning Her is the Only Thing That Makes Sense in the Novels
01:51:30 The Rise of Stannis Baratheon: Taking Winterfell Back
01:59:46 The Fall of Stannis Baratheon: Waking Dragons from Stone
02:13:48 The Impending End

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📚 Sources 📚
- A Song of Ice and Fire book series
- HBO’s Game of Thrones & Histories & Lore
- The World of Ice and Fire
- Hogue, Chelsea. “Tragic Hero.” LitCharts. LitCharts LLC, 5 May 2017
- Tragic Hero: Exploring One of Literature’s Archetypes in Classic and Modern Narratives
- Greek Tragic Heroes and Heroines, Popular Misunderstandings – Dr. Georgios Patios

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🖼️ Art & Clip Credits 🖼️
- HBO’s Game of Thrones and Game of Thrones: Histories & Lore
- S1.E19 ∙ Oedipe, le déchiffreur d'énigmes
- Melisandre Art in the animation by Pojypojy
- The rest of the art is credited on screen
- The Stannis edits on the clips were from:
- GoT – King Stannis Baratheon || The King Who Cared by Stannis M.R.
- King Stannis Baratheon by TheGaroStudios

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🎶 Music 🎶
Mystical Sting 2 by Alexander Nakarada (www.creatorchords.com)
Licensed under Creative Commons BY Attribution 4.0 License
creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0

ThroneKing by Liborio Conti

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#asoiaf #asongoficeandfire #stannisbaratheon #gameofthrones

🔍 Keywords 🔍
Stannis Baratheon analysis, Game of Thrones deep dive, ASOIAF character study, tragic hero archetype, A Song of Ice and Fire lore, Stannis vs Renly, Melisandre and Stannis, Shireen Baratheon theory, burning of Shireen, Winterfell campaign, House Baratheon, Game of Thrones critique, Aristotelian tragedy, George R.R. Martin analysis

ASoIaF Theory: Sacrifcises to the Titan of Braavos #asoiaf #gameofthrones #asongoficeandfire

Company of the Cat 2025-02-24 | ...

Secrets of Braavos: Sacrifices to the Titan & the Citys Invisible Walls | ASoIaF Theory

Company of the Cat 2025-01-20 | Theory about Braavos & the Titan. Tinfoil hats on!

00:00 Intro
00:46 The Bastard Daughter of Valyria
02:24 The Secret City
06:18 A grey city in a green sea
13:02 The seeming nothingness of fog
18:17 Titan of Braavos: Wonders made by Men
22:41 The Wall of Braavos
30:20 The Unmasking of Uthero
35:28 The Titan’s Magic
46:10 Winds of Winter & Conclusions
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📚 Sources 📚
ASoIaF book series, The World of Ice and Fire.
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ThroneKing by Liborio Conti

Mystical Sting 2 by Alexander Nakarada (www.creatorchords.com)
Licensed under Creative Commons BY Attribution 4.0 License
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#asoiaf #asongoficeandfire #hotd #houseofthedragon

🔍 Keywords 🔍
ASOIAF, asoiaf, theory, theories, analysis, braavos, arya stark, Titan of braavos, Free Cities of Essos, valyria, essos, titan, adwd, got, game of thrones

Romanticism in A Song of Ice & Fire: The Fight Against Nihilism

Company of the Cat 2024-09-15 | Nihilism, Grimdark, Romanticism, and Hopeful Endings _(when & if)_ in A Song of Ice and Fire

⚠️ *Note:* This is _not_ a safe space if you're a fan of HBO’s Game of Thrones adaptation.

📚 *Sources:*
- A Song of Ice and Fire Book Series
- Internet Encyclopedia of Philosophy (Peer-Reviewed Academic Resource)
- Interviews & GRRM’s Quotes on Screen
- Roberts, Adam (2014). Get Started in: Writing Science Fiction and Fantasy
- Bourke, Liz (April 17, 2015). “The Dark Defiles by Richard Morgan”
- Young, Helen Victoria (2015). Fantasy and Science Fiction Medievalisms
- Valentine, Genevieve (January 25, 2015). “For a Taste of Grimdark, Visit the ‘Land Fit for Heroes’”

📝 *Chapters:*
00:00 The Misinterpretation of Ramsay Bolton’s Quote
01:00 Understanding Nihilism vs. Romanticism
03:54 Grimdark: Show vs. Books
07:16 Romanticism in A Song of Ice and Fire
12:25 Struggles and Ideals
14:44 Bittersweet & Hopeful Ending

🎥 *Clips & Thumbnail Shots:* HBO’s Game of Thrones

🎵 *Music:* ThroneKing by Liborio Conti

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🔍 *Keywords:* ASOIAF, A Song of Ice & Fire, GoT, Game of Thrones, Nihilism, Romanticism, Grimdark, Literary Analysis, George RR Martin, GRRM, HBO, Benioff & Weiss, D&D.

#asoiaf #asongoficeandfire #gameofthrones #got

Chaos in Meereen: The Harpy’s Plot & the False Ghiscari Legacy | ASOIAF Analysis

Company of the Cat 2024-09-07 | Who is the Harpy and Why it Matters | ASoIaF Theory & Analysis

📖 Sources:
- A Song of Ice and Fire book series
- The World of Ice and Fire
- A Laboratory of Politics Part VI: towerofthehand.com/blog/2015/02/01-laboratory-of-politics-part-vi

🎬 Chapters:
00:00 Intro
01:29 Meereen in A Dance with Dragons
05:01 The Sons of the Harpy & the Slaver Elite
11:29 The Poisoned Locusts: Skahaz vs Hizdahr
26:03 Galazza Galare: The Harpy
34:42 The Illusion of Peace & Culture
46:33 Outro

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🎨 Art Credits:
Thumbnail: Green Grace by Sasha Gladysh, Meereen by lvlorf3us
All art credited on screen
Clips from HBO's Game of Thrones and Game of Thrones: Histories & Lore

🔍 Keywords:
Daenerys Targaryen, Character Analysis, dragons, analysis, ASOIAF, A Song of Ice and Fire, ASOIAF theories, Old Valyria, Valyrian magic, Dany Targaryen, Game of Thrones, Ghiscari, Old Ghis, Harpy, Sons of the Harpy, Skahaz mo Kandaq, Hizdahr zo Loraq, Green Grace, Galazza Galare

#asoiaf #gameofthrones #daenerystargaryen

Azor Ahai was Not Evil: Analysing the Prophecy in A Song of Ice & Fire | Part 1

Company of the Cat 2024-08-15 | ❤️‍🔥 "Evil Azor Ahai" ASoIaF Theory Analysis ❤️‍🔥

*Sorry for the weird sound; I'm not on my usual setup.*

📖 Sources:
ASoIaF book series
Game of Thrones & House of the Dragon (HBO TV series)
The World of Ice and Fire
Dunk & Egg Novels
Fire & Blood

🎬 Chapters:
00:00 Intro
01:46 The Real Role of Azor Ahai: Unifier
15:35 Azor Ahai Was Not Evil, Those Who Tried to Be Were!
21:18 The Dragon Has 3 Heads: The Real Azor Ahai Is the Friends We Made Along the Way (Kinda)

🌐 Social Media & Podcast:
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🎨 Art Credits:
Thumbnail by Tim Durning & Aceofficial Art

🎵 Music:
Music: Wonderland by Alexander Nakarada (www.creatorchords.com)
Licensed under Creative Commons BY Attribution 4.0 License
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Music: Mystical Sting 2 by Alexander Nakarada (www.creatorchords.com)
Licensed under Creative Commons BY Attribution 4.0 License
creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0

🔍 Keywords:
Daenerys Targaryen, Prophecy Analysis, dragons, theory, ASOIAF, A Song of Ice and Fire, asoiaf theories, Messiah, Azor Ahai, Stallion Who Mounts the World, Long Night, Huzor Amai, Prince That Was Promised, Eldric Shadowchaser, Yit Tar, Neferion, R'hllor, Asshai, Great Other

#asoiaf #gameofthrones #daenerystargaryen #houseofthedragon

Winterfells Hot Springs | ASoIaF Theory #winterfell #asoiaf #asongoficeandfire #gameofthrones

Company of the Cat 2024-07-29 | ...

Volcanoes & Magic: From Valyrian Sorcery to Winterfells Walls | ASoIaF Theory

Company of the Cat 2024-07-28 | 🌋 **Volcanoes & Fire magic in ASOIAF**

📝 Chapters:
- **00:00** Intro
- **01:24** Volcanoes in RL Mythology & in ASoIaF
- **03:31** Volcanoes & Past Magical Civilizations
- **19:16** Valyrian Magic & Speton Barth’s Theory
- **28:13** Dragonbinder
- **33:03** Hardhome & Skagos
- **36:46** Winterfell's Hot Springs
- **41:31** Outro

### 📚 **Sources:**
- A Song of Ice and Fire book series
- House of the Dragon HBO TV series
- The World of Ice and Fire
- Fire & Blood
- The Hedge Knight Novels

🌐 **Social Media & Podcast**
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🎨 **Art Credits:**
- All screenshots and art that aren't mine are credited on screen
- Maps & Sigils from [A Wiki Of Ice And Fire](awoiaf.westeros.org)

📄 **Scientific Papers:**
- [Supervolcanoes and Metallic Ore Deposits](doi.org/10.2113/GSELEMENTS.4.1.22)
- [Formation of Tin Ore Deposits: A Reassessment](doi.org/10.1016/j.lithos.2020.105756)
- [Global Fe–O Isotope Correlation Reveals Magmatic Origin of Kiruna-type Apatite-Iron-Oxide Ores](doi.org/10.1038/s41467-019-09244-4)

### 🚀 **Keywords:**
#houseofthedragon #hotd #asongoficeandfire #asoiaf #awoiaf #winterfell #asshai #housegreyjoy #fireandblood #ironislands #volcanic #pyke #volcanoes #valyria #dragons #theory #whitewalkers #dragonstone #dragonglass

Τheon how dare you raid us you sons of $%@! Stark #asoiaf #gameofthrones #houseofthedragon

Company of the Cat 2024-07-24 | ...

Horn of the Apocalyps | ASoIaF Theory #asoiaf #asongoficeandfire #gameofthrones #houseofthedragon

Company of the Cat 2024-07-17 | Art Credits: On-screen
Music by Ravaranth

Sacrificial Andal Custom - ASoIaF Lore #asoiaf #gameofthrones #asongoficeandfire

Company of the Cat 2024-07-14 | ...

Green Wights in ASoIaF #gameofthrones #asoiaf #asongoficeandfire #houseofthedragon

Company of the Cat 2024-07-12 | Credits on screen
Sources: The World of Ice & Fire
Clips from HBO's GoT: Histories & Lore

Was Hammer of the Waters a Horn? | #asoiaf #asongoficeandfire #gameofthrones

Company of the Cat 2024-07-09 | Sources: A Song of Ice & Fire Novels
Art credits on screen

How Songs Are the Strongest Magic in ASoIaF

Company of the Cat 2024-07-07 | 🎶Horns, Healing Songs & Singing Spells Explained🎶

(For some reason, sound issues occurred in Chapter 4 after the export.)

📝 Chapters
- *00:00* Intro
- *01:47* Music & Magic in Real-Life Mythologies and Cultures
- *3:47* Music & Nihilism: A Song for Lya
- *8:08* How Sounds symbolize Life & Death
- *15:12* Sounds and Magic: Food of the Soul.
- *23:38* Magical Horns & Hammers of Apocalypse
- *28:14* Songs as a literary tool
- *30:37* Songs: Narration, Magic & Harmony

📚 *Sources:*
- A Song of Ice and Fire book series
- Game of Thrones & House of the Dragon HBO TV series
- The World of Ice and Fire

🌐 *Social Media & Podcast*
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🎨 *Art Credits:*
- Animated from HBO's Game of Thrones - Histories and Lore
- Clips from HBO's GoT & HotD
- Intro Art by Eric Velhagen & Donato Giancola
- Thumbnail: HBO's Game of Thrones

➡️ Great " A Song for Lya" review by Priscilla Zorzi from The Fandomentals
➡️ Shameless Promotion of Villagers of Ioannina City: youtube.com/watch?v=Y9eUhnOjPLI

🎶 *Music Credits*
- Music: Believe by Alexander Nakarada (www.creatorchords.com)
Licensed under Creative Commons BY Attribution 4.0 License
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- Music: Dragonquest by Alexander Nakarada (www.creatorchords.com)
Licensed under Creative Commons BY Attribution 4.0 License
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- Music: Wonderland by Alexander Nakarada (www.creatorchords.com)
Licensed under Creative Commons BY Attribution 4.0 License
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🔍 *Keywords:*
#asongoficeandfire #asoiaf #awoiaf #hotd
faith of the seven, old gods, religions, magic in asoiaf, asoiaf, a song of ice & Fire, theory, analysis, drowned god, lord of light, many faced god, Songs, horns, music, sounds

The Complicated Writing of Tyrion Lannister: Targaryen or Not? | ASoIaF Theory Analysis

Company of the Cat 2024-06-28 | Tyrion Lannister has white hair, coincidence? A pageant video, on why both Tyrion Targaryen and Tyrion Lannister could work.

~~ Chapters ~~

00:00 - Intro
01:00 - Tyrion Targaryen Theory
07:31 - Why do people like and dislike this theory?
09:53 - Tywin’s relationship with Tyrion: Why both roads work
16:26 - Relationship with Jon and Daenerys
18:18 - Conclusions
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📚 *Sources* 📚
ASoIaF book series, The World of Ice and Fire
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#asoiaf #asongoficeandfire #thewindsofwinter

🔍 *Keywords* 🔍
Theory, House Lannister, ASOIAF, A Song of Ice and Fire, asoiaf theories, House Targaryen, Tyrion LannisterTywin Lannister, The Winds of Winter, Jon Snow, Daenerys Targaryen, Joanna Lannister, TWOW, The Winds of Winter.

The Narrative Importance of Greyscale in the Burning of Kings Landing | ASoIaF Analysis & Theory

Company of the Cat 2024-05-19 | Analysis and deep dive into the theory of Jon Connington and Cersei Lannister burning King's Landing in the Winds of Winter.

00:00 Intro
01:01 Daenerys & Tyrion will not be involved in the Burning of King’s Landing in the Novels
11:18 JonCon in ADWD & TWOW
16:33 This is JonCon’s story & NOT Young Griff’s
19:48 Why Jon got Greyscale and Tyrion didn’t
32:16 The meaning of stone and greyscale
35:25 A War of Ice (Griff) & Fire (Cersei)
50:10 Battle of the Bells: The burning of a vicious circle
54:59 Outro
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📚 Sources 📚
ASoIaF book series, The Never Ending Story, GoT: Histories and Lore & GoT HBO TV series.
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TN: JonCon by mylestoyne & Cersei by inna-vjuzhanina.
Clips: HBO's GoT

🎶 Music 🎶
Wonderland by Alexander Nakarada (www.creatorchords.com)
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Horror House by Aaron Kenny

Walk Alone | Dark Cinematic Music | Horror Music by MusiQO
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#asoiaf #asongoficeandfire #hotd #houseofthedragon

🔍 Keywords 🔍
ASOIAF, asoiaf, theory, theories, analysis, cersei lannister, king's landing, jon connington, greyscale, dance with dragons, adwd, got, game of thrones, a song of ice & fire

The Rhoynar: Water Magic, Wars with Valyria & the Greyscale Curse | ASoIaF Analysis

Company of the Cat 2024-04-22 | Analysis & Theory about the culture, magic, and mythology, of the Rhoynar, the Wars with Valyria, and GREYSCALE!

00:00 Intro
01:06 The Ancient Rhoynar & their Cities
06:30 Religion and Magic
15:12 Rhoynish Wars & the Valyrian Roads
23:00 Spice Wars
25:13 The Sorrows & Garin’s Curse
37:31 The Shrouded Lord
46:00 Medusa & Gargoyle Parallels
48:34 The Rhoynar in Dorne
50:15 Outro
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📚 Sources 📚
ASoIaF book series, GoT: Histories and Lore & House of the Dragon HBO TV series, The World of Ice and Fire.
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The Palace of Sorrow - by Dimitri Bielak

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Wonderland by Alexander Nakarada (www.creatorchords.com)
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#asoiaf #asongoficeandfire #hotd #houseofthedragon

🔍 Keywords 🔍
ASOIAF, asoiaf, theory, theories, analysis, rhoynar, drone, tyrion targaryen, jon connington, greyscale, sorrows, dance with dragons, adwd, got, game of thrones

Are Gods Real in ASOIAF? | Magic and Deities Theory & Analysis

Company of the Cat 2024-03-25 | 💀 *Gods and Magic in A Song of Ice & Fire* 💀

📝 Chapters
- *00:00* GRRM about the Gods in ASOIAF & Which Gods actually exist?
- *04:06* Religious Beliefs & Similarities
- *19:27* Why are some Religions “useless”?
- *28:27* Is Magic real because of Deities?

### 📚 *Sources:*
- A Song of Ice and Fire book series
- Game of Thrones & House of the Dragon HBO TV series
- The World of Ice and Fire

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🎨 *Art Credits:*
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🔍 *Keywords:*
#asongoficeandfire #asoiaf #awoiaf #hotd
faith of the seven, old gods, religions, religion in asoiaf, asoiaf, a song of ice & Fire, theory, analysis, drowned god, lord of light, many faced god

How Sarnors Fall Explains the Dothraki & the Azor Ahai Prophecy | ASoIaF Theory & Lore

Company of the Cat 2024-03-10 | 🐎ASoIaF Theory - The Stallion who Mounts the World: Sarnor and Azor Ahai connections 🐎

📖 Sources: ASoIaF book series, Game of Thrones & House of the Dragon HBO TV series, The World of Ice and Fire, Dunk & Egg Novels.

🎬 Chapters:

00:00 Intro
00:43 Dothraki Culture & “The Stallion Who Mounts the World” Prophecy
06:14 How the Stallion Prophecy Lead to the Fall of Sarnor
11:12 Sarnor: the forgotten middle child of Great Kingdoms
17:51 The “(Ice)Spider VS (Fire)Serpent” pattern
21:32 The Stallion Prophecy is the same as the Azor Ahai one and it is about Daenerys (Winds Predictions)
26:17 Conclusions & Outro

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🔍 Keywords: Daenerys Targaryen, Prophecy Analysis, dragons, theory, ASOIAF, A Song of Ice and Fire, asoiaf theories, Kingdom of Sarnor, Azor Ahai, Dothraki, Stallion who mounts the world, Long Night, ghost grass, Khal Mengo, Huzor Amai, Prince that was promised

#asoiaf #gameofthrones #daenerystargaryen

The Cost of a Magical Bloodline: First Men Blood, Weirwoods & Sacrifices | ASoIaF Theory

Company of the Cat 2024-02-25 | *🍁🩸 Theory about the Green Powers of the First Men 🍁🩸*

*📝Chapters:*
- 00:00 Intro
- 00:38 What counts as a blood sacrifice and what doesn’t?
- 07:23 Green Powers & Humans
- 15:32 Children of the Forest, Crannogmen & Free Folk
- 22:34 Skinchanging is not Hereditary
- 24:40 Heart Trees, Free Folk & King’s Blood
- 35:53 Outro

*📚Sources:*
- ASoIaF book series, The World of Ice and Fire, The Hedge Knight Novels, Fire & Blood

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- Credits on Screen
- Thumbnail: Varamyr riding his snow bear - by Alex Aparin, Jon by Veronika-Art
- Intro Illustrations by Magali Villeneuve & Sam Hogg from ASOIAF Calendars

**Keywords:** Theory, house stark, ASOIAF, A Song of Ice and Fire, asoiaf theories, jon snow, children of the forest, green powers, dream, direwolves, heart trees, weirwoods, bran stark, arya stark, robb stark, ghost, nymeria, summer, shaggydog, Rickon stark, House Gardener, House Blackwoods, First Men, Varamyr, Free Folk

Andal Invasion(s): They Came in 3 Waves - Full Andal History in Essos & Westeros | ASOIAF Theory

Company of the Cat 2024-02-11 | 🌍 **The Andal Invasion happened in Multiple Waves** 🌍
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📖 Chapters 📖
00:00 - Intro
01:52 - Who are the Andals
03:21 - Contradictions & Inconsistencies: The Issue with the Andals and the Timeline
12:16 - ~2000 Years Ago: The Founding of Pentos and Norvos & the Scouring of Lorath
19:06 - ~4000 Years Ago: Western Expansion: Founding of Volantis, Myr, Tyrosh & Lys
24:46 - ~6000 Years Ago: Religious wars
38:32 - Andals in Westeros
56:34 - All 3 dates are correct
57:55 - Place of Origin
01:14:50 - Summary & Andal Cover Up
01:17:09 - Outro

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📚 **Sources** 📚
ASoIaF book series, GoT: Histories and Lore & House of the Dragon HBO TV series, The World of Ice and Fire.

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Game of Thrones: Histories & Lore.

🎶 *Music* 🎶
Music: Mystical Sting 2 by Alexander Nakarada (www.creatorchords.com)
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Music: Wonderland by Alexander Nakarada (www.creatorchords.com)
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#asoiaf #asongoficeandfire #hotd #houseofthedragon

🔍 **Keywords** 🔍
House of the Dragon, HOTD, House of the Dragon HBO, theory, house Greyjoy, house of the dragon theories, ASOIAF, A Song of Ice and Fire, asoiaf theories, Iron Islands, Grey King, Nagga, Pyke, dreams, Hugor of the Hill, House Arryn, Andals, Andal Invasion, prophecies, visions, old Valyria, Valyria, House Velaryon, House Celtigar, Valyrian Houses

Why Jon Snows Targaryen Blood Wont Matter & The Importance of his Bastard Status | ASoIaF Theory

Company of the Cat 2024-01-21 | 🤍🐺 **Analysis of Jon Snow's identity as a bastard, a crucial part of his personal journey, and how this might affect the events of The Winds of Winter** 🤍🐺

📑 *Chapters* 📑
00:00 - Intro
01:10 - Bastardy in the ASOIAF Universe
04:03 - Jon’s Character Development & Internalized Hate of Bastardy
16:56 - One of GoT’s Biggest Flaws We Don't Talk About Enough
24:12 - Not a Safe Space if You Don't Believe in R+L=J
29:18 - Moral of the Story & Cliché Fantasy Tropes
34:52 - Bloodraven Parallels & Why His Targaryen Blood Wouldn't Matter
39:30 - It’s Way Too Late for His Targaryen Blood to Really Matter
42:32 - Conclusions & Outro

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🎬 *Credits* 🎬
Clips from HBO's GoT
Intro Illustrations by Magali Villeneuve & Sam Hogg from ASOIAF Calendars

#asoiaf #asongoficeandfire #thewindsofwinter #gameofthrones #got #characteranalysis #housestark #housetargaryen #podcast

ASOIAF Theory: Does Daario Naharis have Dragonblood? #asoiaf #asongoficeandfire #gameofthrones #got

Company of the Cat 2024-01-14 | Art credits: On-screen
Clips from HBO's GoT
Sources: GRRM's ASOIAF: A Storm of Swords, A Dance with Dragons

Whats the Deal with Daario Naharis? | ASOIAF Theory & Analysis

Company of the Cat 2024-01-07 | **Analysis: Daario Naharis & His Role in The Winds of Winter**

~~ Chapters ~~
00:00 - Intro
00:58 - Daario in ASOS & ADWD
03:35 - The Role of Daario in the Story
08:59 - Similarities with Racallio Ryndoon
11:33 - Daario's Valyrian Traits
16:02 - Is Daario Naharis a Dragonseed?
22:54 - Daario in The Winds of Winter
27:39 - Daario Naharis Represents Every Man in Daenerys’ Life
31:50 - Conclusions + Outro

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📚 **Sources** 📚
ASoIaF book series, Fire & Blood, Dunk & Egg novels.

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Clips from HBO'S GoT: Histories & Lore
Art Credits on screen for non-original screenshots and art
TN Art by Riccardo Moscatello
Intro Illustrations by Magali Villeneuve & Sam Hogg from ASOIAF Calendars

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#thewindsofwinter #asoiaf #asongoficeandfire #gameofthrones #got #characteranalysis #dragons #theory #DaarioNaharis #DaenerysTargaryen #ASOIAFtheories #YoungGriff #Blackfyre #Tyrosh #gameofthrones

ASOIAF Theory: Is the Wall Made of Saltwater? #asoiaf #gameofthrones #houseofthedragon

Company of the Cat 2024-01-05 | Sources: A Song of Ice & Fire Novels. Quotes from A Storm of Swords - Bran IV
Art credits on screen

Roose Bolton’s Bloodwine Blend | ASOIAF Recipe #asongoficeandfire #gameofthrones #asoiaf #got

Company of the Cat 2023-12-24 | Ingredients:

1 bottle of red dry wine (750 ml)
1/2 cup sugar or honey (adjust to taste)
1 orange, sliced
1 lemon, sliced
8-10 whole cloves
2 cinnamon sticks
1 teaspoon grated nutmeg
1-2 star anise
1-2 cardamom pods (optional)
1 tablespoon mastic sap (dissolved in water)
1/2 teaspoon black peppercorns (whole)
Optional: Brandy or rum (to taste)

Steps: In a large saucepan, pour the red wine and turn the heat to low-medium. Add the sugar, orange slices, lemon slices, whole cloves, cinnamon sticks, grated nutmeg, star anise, cardamom pods, and black peppercorns. Add the sad and heat the mixture gently over low heat. Be careful not to bring it to a boil to preserve the alcohol content. Let the wine simmer for about 20-30 minutes, add a splash of brandy or rum to the mulled wine for an extra kick, and serve.

Song: Wham! Last ChristmasInstrumental #25

Targaryen Madness: The Impact of Aegons Dream & Prophecies | ASoIaF Theory

Company of the Cat 2023-12-10 | 🐉 Targaryen Madness: Not Hereditary, Dreams, & Foreshadowing in The Winds of Winter 🐉
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📜 Chapters 📜
00:00 - Intro
00:40 - Targaryen Madness & Dreams
02:56 - The Prince that was Promised & Men Dreamers
08:24 - Aerion Targaryen, Daeron the Drunken & Maester Aemon
16:17 - Aerys the Mad King & Viserys
20:22 - Baelor The Blessed & Rhaegel Targaryen
27:28 - Maegor the Cruel
29:44 - Aegon V & Rhaegar: Overconfident not Mad
34:42 - Why this is important to the current storyline.
38:30 - The Sphinx is the Riddle - The Dragon Has Three Heads
42:01 - Outro

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📚Sources📚
ASoIaF book series, Game of Thrones & House of the Dragon HBO TV series, The World of Ice and Fire, The Hedge Knight Novels, Fire & Blood.

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[@TheDisputedLands Baelor Video](youtu.be/fVaYkK2mkSE)

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HBO's GoT & Aerys II, The Mad King by SharksDen on Deviantart

🎬Clips🎬
HBO's Histories & Lore

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#houseofthedragon #asongoficeandfire #asoiaf #hotd #housetargaryen #dreams #prophecy #theory

🔍 Keywords🔍
House of the Dragon, HOTD, House of the Dragon HBO, theory, house Targaryen, house of the dragon theories, ASOIAF, A Song of Ice and Fire, asoiaf theories, prophecy, Helaena Targaryen, Aegon Targaryen, Targaryen Prophecy, dreams, prophecies, dream, spiders, the prince that was promised, azor ahai, Viserys Targaryen, Aerys Targaryen, Aerion Brightflame, Aemon Targaryen, Egg, Dunk, Aegon V, Baelor the Blessed, Daenerys Targaryen, Jon Snow

How Patchfaces Character Foreshadows Shireens Burning and Stanniss Future | ASOIAF Theory

Company of the Cat 2023-11-26 | **Patchface Theory: Jiggles, Resurrection, and Future Predictions**
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📖 Chapters 📖
00:00 - Intro
00:34 - Creepy and Malevolent?
04:13 - How Did He Get Resurrected?
12:06 - What Do Patchface’s Jiggles Mean?
38:32 - Patch and Shireen Will Be Burned Together to “Wake Dragons from Stone” by Stannis
45:36 - Outro

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📚 **Sources** 📚
ASoIaF book series.

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🖼️ **Art Credits** 🖼️
All screenshots, clips, and art that aren't mine are credited on the screen.
Sigils & maps from [A Wiki Of Ice And Fire](awoiaf.westeros.org/).
Thumbnail Art: Patchface and Shireen by solar-sea & Mel & Stannis by Magali Villeneuve.

🎵 **Music Credits** 🎵
- Adventure (Metal Version) by Alexander Nakarada (www.creatorchords.com)
Licensed under Creative Commons BY Attribution 4.0 License: [Link](creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0)

- Losing Loop by Alexander Nakarada (www.creatorchords.com)
Licensed under Creative Commons BY Attribution 4.0 License: [Link](creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0)

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🔍 **Keywords** 🔍
ASOIAF, theory, Patchface, Shireen Baratheon, Visions, The Winds Of Winters, TWoW, TWoW theory, a song of ice and fire theories, A Song of Ice and Fire, asoiaf theories, analysis, Melisandre, Selyse Baratheon, Stannis Baratheon, Prophecies, Azor Ahai, resurrection, Davos Seaworth

ASOIAF Lore: Morgon Banefort #asongoficeandfire #asoiaf #gameofthrones #grrm #got

Company of the Cat 2023-11-20 | Sources: ASoIaF - AGoT & TWoIaF
Art credits on screen

Why Valyrians, Andals & Ironborn Have so Much in Common | ASOIAF Theory

Company of the Cat 2023-11-12 | 🌍 **Ironborn, Andals, and Valyrians: Originating in the Valyrian Peninsula** 🌍
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📖 Chapters 📖
00:00 - Intro
00:53 - Iron Islands: Valyria Before Valyria
06:07 - Ironborn & Fire Magic
09:51 - Ironborn & Valyrian Similarities: Names, Religion, Imagery
15:21 - Andal Names
19:05 - Andals & Ironborn
25:24 - Andals & Valyrians
28:36 - Why Valyrians, Andals & Ironborn Have So Much in Common
29:38 - Sunset Sea, Valyria, and the Great Empire of the Dawn
35:31 - Why It Makes Sense for the Ironborn to Originate in the Valyrian Peninsula
38:24 - Why It Makes Sense for the Andals to Originate in the Valyrian Peninsula
42:02 - The Seafaring Valyrians
42:44 - Conclusions + Outro

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📚 **Sources** 📚
ASoIaF book series, GoT: Histories and Lore & House of the Dragon HBO TV series, The World of Ice and Fire.

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🖼️ **Art Credits** 🖼️
Dragonlords by Magali Villeneuve, The Grey King by Arthur Bozonnet & Hugor of the Hill as depicted in Game of Thrones: Histories & Lore.

📜 **Ore Deposits Sources** 📜
- Supervolcanoes and Metallic Ore Deposits: [Link](doi.org/10.2113/GSELEMENTS.4.1.22)
- Formation of tin ore deposits: A reassessment [Link](doi.org/10.1016/j.lithos.2020.105756)
- Global Fe–O isotope correlation reveals magmatic origin of Kiruna-type apatite-iron-oxide ores: [Link](doi.org/10.1038/s41467-019-09244-4)

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#asoiaf #asongoficeandfire #hotd #houseofthedragon

🔍 **Keywords** 🔍
House of the Dragon, HOTD, House of the Dragon HBO, theory, house Greyjoy, house of the dragon theories, ASOIAF, A Song of Ice and Fire, asoiaf theories, Iron Islands, Grey King, Nagga, Pyke, dreams, Hugor of the Hill, House Arryn, Andals, Andal Invasion, prophecies, visions, old Valyria, Valyria, House Velaryon, House Celtigar, Valyrian Houses

ASOIAF Lore | Greenfield: The Castle made from Weirwood #asoiaf #asongoficeandfire #gameofthrones

Company of the Cat 2023-11-05 | Sources: ASoIaF - AGoT & TWoIaF
Music: Medieval Fantasy by Lexin_Music
Art credits on screen

Three GRRMs Writing Choices In ASoIaF That Could Have Been Better

Company of the Cat 2023-10-29 | 📝 **Three (Technical) Writing Choices in ASOIAF I Do Not Like** 📝
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📖 Chapters 📖
0:00 - Intro
0:37 - Fire & Blood
3:07 - Dothraki
4:48 - Pacing (AFFC & Boring Chapters)
13:11 - Outro
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🔍 **Keywords** 🔍
Writing Analysis, Writing Style, literature, asoiaf, fantasy books, GRRM, George RR Martin, George R.

Euron Greyjoy sees Jon Snow in his Shade of the Evening Visions | ASOIAF Theory

Company of the Cat 2023-10-22 | 🔮 *Euron sees the actual key characters of the story in his shade of the evening visions (Jon, Bran, Daenerys), but he thinks that the visions are about him.* 🔮
~~ Chapters ~~
00:00 - Intro
00:22 - He Had a Dream That He Could Fly
07:29 - Euron in Exile
10:29 - Weird Sh!t Euron Does
13:32 - Euron Thinks He is Jon
16:46 - The Azor Ahai Prophecy
18:34 - The Perfect Tragic Irony
22:02 - Outro
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📚 *Sources* 📚
ASoIaF book series, The World of Ice and Fire, The Hedge Knight Novels, Fire & Blood.

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Clips from HBO'S GoT: Histories & Lore
All screenshots and art that aren't mine are credited on the screen
Maps & Sigils from [A Wiki Of Ice And Fire](awoiaf.westeros.org)
Thumbnail Art: Ghost's Eyes by zareonx, Jon by Lilyhbp Deviantart (2012), Euron by Luciferys Alex.
The illustrations in the intro are from the ASOIAF Calendars by Magali Villeneuve & Sam Hogg

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#asoiaf #asongoficeandfire #thewindsofwinter

🔍 *Keywords* 🔍
Theory, House Greyjoy, ASOIAF, A Song of Ice and Fire, asoiaf theories, Iron Islands, Victarion Greyjoy, Euron Greyjoy, The Winds of Winter, Jon Snow, Daenerys Targaryen, Aeron Greyjoy, The Forsaken, TWOW, The Winds of Winter.

ASOIAF Lore: Worst commander of the Nights Watch #asongoficeandfire #gameofthrones #asoiaf #got

Company of the Cat 2023-10-15 | Clips and Screen Shots from HBO's Histories & Lore
Sources: GRRM's ASOIAF, GRRM's The World of Ice & Fire

Myths About George R.R. Martins Writing

Company of the Cat 2023-10-08 | 📝 **GRRM’s Writing Style: Tools and Techniques** 📝
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📖 Chapters 📖
0:00 - Intro
0:39 - Shocking “Twists”
4:52 - Secret Identities
11:07 - Subverting Expectations
15:25 - Outro
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🔍 **Keywords** 🔍
Writing Analysis, Writing Style, literature, asoiaf, fantasy books, GRRM, George RR Martin, George R. R. Martin.

Tyanna of Pentos Saving Maegor the Cruel was the Reason for his Stillborn Kids | ASOIAF Theory

Company of the Cat 2023-10-03 | 🔮 **Theory about Maegor's Healing and Tyanna of the Tower** 🔮
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📖 Chapters 📖
0:00 - Intro
0:36 - Prelude
4:05 - Trial of Seven: Alys and Tyanna Were in Contact with Visenya
7:21 - Tyanna Pulled a Mirri Maz Duur
9:56 - Only Death Can Pay for Life
12:27 - Visenya's & Tyanna's Relationship
14:33 - Outro
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📚 **Sources** 📚
ASoIaF book series, Fire & Blood, The World of Ice & Fire.

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Clips from HBO's GoT: Histories & Lore
Thumbnail Art: Tyanna and Visenya Targaryen heal King Maegor I Targaryen with sorcery, by Chillyravenart
Tyanna of the Tower By l-livas-l
Maegor by

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#fireandblood #asongoficeandfire #asoiaf #housetargaryen

🔍 **Keywords** 🔍
Theory, ASOIAF, A Song of Ice and Fire, asoiaf theories, blood magic, Valyrian magic, Maegor Targaryen, Visenya Targaryen, House Targaryen, shadowbinders, Tyanna of the Tower, Alys Rivers, Alys Harroway, Fire & Blood, Faith Militant Uprising, Faith of the

ASOIAF Lore: Jonquil the Scarlet Shadow Darke #asoiaf #fireandblood #asongoficeandfire

Company of the Cat 2023-09-24 | Art credits: On-screen
Clips from HBO's Histories & Lore
Sources: GRRM's ASOIAF, GRRM's Fire & Blood, GRRM's The World of Ice & Fire

Ghosts Green Powers & His Role in Jon Snows Resurrection | ASOIAF Theory

Company of the Cat 2023-09-17 | 🐺 **Theory about Ghost and the Resurrection of Jon Snow** 🐺
~~ Chapters ~~
00:00 - Intro
00:42 - Weirwoods
02:11 - Ghost and Shaggydog Are Different
10:46 - Jon’s Vision of Bran in ACoK.
14:31 - Ghost & the Weirwoods
16:09 - Jon’s Wolf Dream in ADWD - Jon I
20:17 - Ghost Knows Best
26:14 - Jon’s Resurrection Doesn’t Mean Ghost’s Death
28:38 - Outro
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📚 **Sources** 📚
ASoIaF book series.

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Clips from HBO's GoT
The illustrations in the intro are from the ASOIAF Calendars by Magali Villeneuve & Sam Hogg.

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#asoiaf #asongoficeandfire #thewindsofwinter

🔍 **Keywords** 🔍
ASOIAF theory, A Song of Ice & Fire, Ghost, Jon Snow, direwolves, green dreams, visions, wolf dreams, Summer, Nymeria, Grey Wind, Lady, Shaggydog, Rickon Stark, Arya Stark, Sansa Stark, House Stark, Ned Stark, Bran Stark, Robb Stark.

ASOIAF Lore: Agnes Blackwood & the Prophecy about Harrenhal #asoiaf

Company of the Cat 2023-09-10 | Art credits: On-screen
Clips from HBO's Histories & Lore
Sources: GRRM's ASOIAF, HBO's GoT: Histories & Lore, GRRM's The World of Ice & Fire

Victarion slaying Euron would be the Catalyst for the Long Night | House Greyjoy ASOIAF Theory

Company of the Cat 2023-09-04 | ⚔️ **Theory about the Fight Between Euron and Victarion in The Winds of Winter** ⚔️
~~ Chapters ~~
00:00 - Intro
00:54 - Fratricides in Literature, Mythology & Folklore
05:19 - Victarion's & Euron's Dynamic
19:23 - Fratricides as a Catalyst for the Apocalypse: Ragnarok & the Long Night
24:21 - It Makes Sense for Victarion to Commit Kinslaying
27:27 - Why Euron Will Die at the Beginning of the Long Night.
30:18 - The Beginning of the Long Night: Horn of Winter, Dragonbinder & Gjalarhorn.
36:37 - The Last Stand
38:04 - Outro
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📚 **Sources** 📚
ASoIaF book series, Game of Thrones & House of the Dragon HBO TV series, The World of Ice and Fire, The Hedge Knight Novels, Dreamsongs Vol.1
Poetic Edda: [Link](sacred-texts.com/neu/poe/poe03.htm)
Gesta Danorum: [Link](gutenberg.org/cache/epub/1150/pg1150-images.html)

Shout out to Crowfood's Daughter from the Disputed Lands @TheDisputedLands, because she has a similar video ([Link](youtu.be/IgqfqzywHFw?si=8GMeKZtuIfynb91u)) about fratricides and it is great, if you haven't watched it and you liked this one, check it out!
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Clips from HBO's GoT: Histories & Lore
All screenshots and art that aren't mine are credited on the screen
Maps & Sigils from [A Wiki Of Ice And Fire](awoiaf.westeros.org)
TN Art by Mike Hallstein
The illustrations in the intro are from the ASOIAF Calendars by Magali Villeneuve & Sam Hogg

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#asoiaf #asongoficeandfire #thewindsofwinter

🔍 **Keywords** 🔍
Theory, House Greyjoy, ASOIAF, A Song of Ice and Fire, asoiaf theories, Iron Islands, Victarion Greyjoy, Euron Greyjoy, The Winds of Winter, Moqorro, The Forsaken, TWOW, The Winds of Winter.

ASOIAF Lore - Xanda Qo Explained #asoiaf #asongoficeandfire #gameofthrones #got

Company of the Cat 2023-08-27 | Art credits: On-screen
Clips from HBO's Histories & Lore
Sources: GRRM's ASOIAF, HBO's GoT: Histories & Lore, GRRM's The World of Ice & Fire

House Blackwood: Ancestry, Sigil & the Weirwood Paradox | ASOIAF Theory

Company of the Cat 2023-08-20 | 🐦‍⬛ A Theory about House Blackwood: Ancestry & Weirwood Mysteries 🐦‍⬛

~~ Chapters ~~
00:00 - Intro
00:59 - Known History of the House
02:37 - Members of the House
09:04 - Sigil and Hall Name Analysis
13:08 - The Warg King was a Blackwood
18:16 - House Greenwood = House Blackwood
20:56 - The Happ is Happening with their Tree
26:53 - About the Ravens
33:26 - Conclusions
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📚 **Sources** 📚
ASoIaF book series, Game of Thrones, GoT Histories & Lore, House of the Dragon HBO TV series, The World of Ice and Fire, Dunk & Egg Novels, Fire & Blood.
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TN Art: Raventree by RuMpelstilZ & Bloodraven by unknown (If you know the source, please help).
The illustrations in the intro are from the ASOIAF Calendars by Magali Villeneuve & Sam Hogg.
Art in the video credited on screen.
Maps & Sigils from [Wiki of Ice & Fire](awoiaf.westeros.org/).
Clips & Shots: HBO's GoT Histories & Lore, HBO's GoT.

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#asoiaf #asongoficeandfire #got #gameofthrones #blackwood #houseblackwood

🔍 **Keywords** 🔍
asoiaf theory, asoiaf theories, A Song of Ice and Fire, Raventree Hall, House Blackwood, Brynden Rivers, Game of Thrones, GoT, Alysanne Blackwood, Benjicot Blackwood, Warg King, twoiaf, awoiaf, the world of ice and fire, Histories & Lore, House Stark, House Bracken, Weirwood, greenseer, ravens, blackfyre rebellions, blackwood, Agnes Blackwood, House Justman, House Greenwood, North.

ASOIAF Lore - Qarlon the Great explained #asoiaf #asongoficeandfire

Company of the Cat 2023-08-14 | Art credits: On-screen
Clips from HBO's Histories & Lore
Sources: GRRM's ASOIAF: A Dance with Dragons, HBO's GoT: Histories & Lore, GRRM's The World of Ice & Fire

The Unexpected Importance of Justin Massey | ASOIAF Theory

Company of the Cat 2023-08-09 | 🔍 **Theory about Justin Massey's Winds of Winter Mission: Connections with Aurane Waters & Arya Stark** 🔍

~~ Chapters ~~
00:00 - Intro
00:23 - Winds of Winters: Theon I - Justin at the Wall & Braavos
03:38 - The Drowned Fool - Justin will be in a Shipwreck
16:00 - Patchface’s Prophecy
19:52 - Aurane Waters Rejoining Stannis
23:39 - Justin Massey & Arya
25:09 - Davos Seaworth
26:19 - Summary of the Theory
27:06 - Outro
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📚 **Sources** 📚
ASoIaF book series
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All screenshots, clips, and art credited on screen.
Sigils & Maps from [A Wiki Of Ice And Fire](awoiaf.westeros.org/).
Thumbnail Art:
- Justin Massey By @stannisfucker on tumblr
- Arya Stark by salialenart
- Titan of Braavos by Paulo Puggioni in The World of Ice & Fire
Davos & Theon edits from these two videos: [Video 1](youtu.be/8hx_5L9jT_E), [Video 2](youtu.be/gOO_JKJDubg)

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#asongoficeandfire #asoiaf #thewindsofwinter #gameofthrones #got

🔍 **Keywords** 🔍
ASOIAF, theory, Justin Massey, Arya Stark, House Manderly, The Winds Of Winters, TWoW, TWoW theory, A Song of Ice and Fire theories, analysis, House Massey, House Velaryon, Stannis Baratheon, Aurane Waters, Winterfell, Braavos, Disputed Lands, Stepstones, Davos Seaworth

ASOIAF Lore - Ursula Upcliff & Witch Isle Explained #asoiaf #gameofthrones

Company of the Cat 2023-08-03 | Art credits: On-screen
Clips from HBO's Histories & Lore
Sources: GRRM's ASOIAF: A Dance with Dragons, HBO's GoT: Histories & Lore, GRRM's The World of Ice & Fire